Beaked Point or Straight Point Hooks?

[fishingaddict]

Does it make a difference and if so, when and what scenario?

[framey]

Depends on the bottom 

will also make a difference to me if it’s barbed or barbless rules

[ouchthathurt]

Do you know what? Until seeing this post I’d never really thought about it! I use curve shank patterns for my rigs, both pop up and bottom baits, and they are straight pointed hooks. Yet I do like the wide gape patterns which are beaked pointed.